WAY Academy Flint Flint Campus
Charter School
92 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
WAY Academy of Flint, located on E. Kearsley St., is a public charter school that utilizes a unique, technology-driven approach to education designed for students who may struggle in traditional classroom settings. Operating under the "W-A-Y" (Widening Advancements for Youth) model, the school emphasizes a personalized, project-based curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace. By blending online coursework with support from on-site mentors and certified teachers, the academy focuses on flexibility, helping students earn their high school diplomas while balancing personal responsibilities or recovering credits.
The school is specifically geared toward students who thrive in a non-traditional environment, offering a focus on "blended learning" that prepares them for post-secondary success. Because it is part of a larger network of WAY programs, the Flint campus prioritizes student agency, critical thinking, and the development of real-world skills through individual learning plans. By fostering a supportive, smaller-school atmosphere in the heart of Flint, WAY Academy aims to remove barriers to graduation and provide an inclusive pathway for students to achieve their academic goals.
The school is specifically geared toward students who thrive in a non-traditional environment, offering a focus on "blended learning" that prepares them for post-secondary success. Because it is part of a larger network of WAY programs, the Flint campus prioritizes student agency, critical thinking, and the development of real-world skills through individual learning plans. By fostering a supportive, smaller-school atmosphere in the heart of Flint, WAY Academy aims to remove barriers to graduation and provide an inclusive pathway for students to achieve their academic goals.
92
Total Students
3.8
Full-Time Teachers
24.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 61 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black61 (66.3 %)
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White24 (26.1 %)
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Hispanic5 (5.4 %)
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American Indian1 (1.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Primarily virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | WAY Academy - Flint |
| Phone: | (810)412-8655 |
| Website: | http://www.wayacademyflint.net |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 92 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 3.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 90 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
9
Grade 8
9
Grade 9
31
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
20
Grade 12
10
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 9 |
| Grade 8 | 9 |
| Grade 9 | 31 |
| Grade 10 | 13 |
| Grade 11 | 20 |
| Grade 12 | 10 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 56 | 60.9% |
| Male | 36 | 39.1% |
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